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Episode 3 – Final Adjustments for the World Championships
With the IBJJF World Championship just around the corner, our team is entering the final stretch of preparation. This last week isn’t about grinding—we’ve reduced training volume to stay fresh and focused. Instead, it’s all about sharpening the details: refining techniques, reviewing match strategies, and making small but important adjustments based on opponent analysis. We’re…
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Episode 2 – The Road to Worlds Continues
IBJJF Worlds 2025 is getting closer, and our competition team at BJJ Lab Zürich is stepping up the intensity. In Episode 2 of our Road to Worlds series, we focus on one of the most important strategies in modern sport jiu-jitsu: scoring first and holding the lead. You’ll see how our athletes drill match-opening tactics,…
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5 BJJ Moves Your Opponent Won’t See Coming
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the classic advice is “position before submission”—and for good reason. Most of the time, controlling the position gives you the best chance to finish. But sometimes, a well-timed surprise move can catch your opponent off guard and shift the whole match. Here are five techniques that aren’t part of everyone’s game but…
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Episode 1 – The Road to Worlds Begins
The IBJJF World Championship is the most important gi tournament in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It brings together the best athletes from around the world. This year, four athletes from BJJ Lab Zürich are getting ready to step onto that stage. We’re filming the whole journey. This is Episode 1 of our competition vlog. In this episode,…
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How Long Does It Take to Get Good at BJJ?
One of the most common questions people ask when starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is: how long does it take to get good? The answer depends on how you define “good.” For some, it means being able to defend themselves in a real-life situation. For others, it means earning a belt or winning a competition. The truth…